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Old Jun 4, 2001 | 01:22 AM
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passenger door won't open

about a month ago i replaced the door handle on the passenger side but after i was done the door would not open i checked to make sure everything was hooked up and ok but it still does not open.......but it opens from the inside only ......any help
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Old Jun 4, 2001 | 03:37 AM
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take the door pannel off and check the linkage again, that's the only thing that could be wrong since it opens from the inside.
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Old May 3, 2002 | 01:45 AM
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door won't open either

:-*
Mine has the same problem. Only it will only open from the outside.
What is the linkage? I think know but not sure since i don't know anything about cars and I am slowly learning. is the thing on the side of the door. the hole with a metal thing?

okay stop laughing at me. I told you I don't know anything about cars.

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Old May 3, 2002 | 06:49 AM
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When they say to check the linkage it means basically make sure all the little metal rods are going where they are supposed to.
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Old May 3, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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If your linkages are correct it could be a busted spring. The spring is located under the handle on the outside. Usually it is the culprate, outside of the rods. I had that problem on my door and I had to put the rods in. When you have the door panel off first check the rods. Worst case senario... weld the doors, remove t-tops and dukes of hazard it.

BTW on the Dukes of Hazzard what did they do if it rained?
:lala:

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Old May 4, 2002 | 10:51 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
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BTW on the Dukes of Hazzard what did they do if it rained?
got wet...

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